Senior Converting Engineer: Lead Equipment Upgrades

Pregis LLC; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis LLC in Aurora, IL seeks a Senior Converting Engineer to lead the development and optimization of converting equipment for paper and film converting systems. You will partner with manufacturing teams, operators, technicians, OEMs and suppliers to improve equipment performance, reliability, productivity and product quality.

You will manage capital projects from concept through implementation, provide technical leadership, and mentor engineers and technicians while advancing converting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in capital equipment engineering, web handling a plus.
• Experience leading capital equipment projects and upgrades.
• Strong mechanical design and machine development experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence decisions.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with machine connectivity, controls, analytics preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for assigned converting equipment, focusing on paper and film.
• Lead capital equipment development, upgrade, and modernization from concept to implementation.
• Develop equipment specs, technical requirements, scopes, and plans.
• Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Support commissioning, startup, FATs, SATs, and validation activities.
• Partner with OEMs and suppliers to improve converting solutions.
• Coach engineers and technicians to execute projects.

Skills

Capital equipment engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical design

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Industrial IoT

Job description

Pregis LLC in Aurora, IL seeks a Senior Converting Engineer to lead the development and optimization of converting equipment for paper and film converting systems. You will partner with manufacturing teams, operators, technicians, OEMs and suppliers to improve equipment performance, reliability, productivity and product quality.

You will manage capital projects from concept through implementation, provide technical leadership, and mentor engineers and technicians while advancing converting